Signals Ingredients
Replicating the effects of stem cell anti-aging isn’t easy. But the scientists at SIGNALS have done it. But some of the leading research scientists have done it. The result of that effort is SIGNALS. This easy 3-step Skin Care System uses the following list of ingredients to improve and maintain the youthful quality hidden in everybody’s skin:
SIGNALS Light Touch Exfoliant Contains:
Alcohol – Ethyl alcohol serves as an antifoaming, astringent and antimicrobial agent. However, since alcohol can dry the skin, that amount of alcohol used is kept at minimum; Clinical studies reveal a 107 % skin hydration increase in just two weeks.
C14-C16 Alkylated Peptides and Proteins – These precisely produced peptides and proteins are bio-identical to the rejuvenating signals secreted by youthful adult stem cells. These rejuvenating factors also include the natural lipids found in the skin at the best ratio for returning the skin to a vibrant and youthful appearance.
Cetrimonium Chloride – Cleanses the skin and inhibits microorganism growth. Helps emulsion formation by reducing surface tension of substances to be emulsified.
Chlorphenesin – Preservative with anti-fungal characteristics. Helps protect the SIGNALS Exfoliant by acting in synergy with other preservation components by providing broad spectrum defense against bacterial and fungal proliferation and has excellent physical and chemical compatibility with all known cosmetic ingredients.
Citric Acid – Natural non-toxic preservative. It increases the viable epidermal thickness and glycoaminoglycan content of sun damaged skin, while correcting disorders of keratinization.
Glycerin – Acts as a humectant skin softener. Natural non-toxic product that helps the
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride – Water soluble quaternary derivative of natural guar gum. This derivative of guar contains far less protein and therefore has a much lower risk of sensitization.
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate – Provides benefits in feel and foam properties. This naturally derived, non-toxic pre-gelatinized sugar gives a smooth velvety feel to the SIGNALS Exfoliant.
Phenoxyethanol – Fragrance ingredient and preservative. Protects the SIGNALS Exfoliant by preventing and retarding microbial proliferation on the shelf and to protect the SIGNALS Exfoliant from inadvertent contamination by the user during application.
Rubus idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract – Serves as an astringent and keratolytic. Rich in minerals, ascorbic acid, flavinoids, tannins, and ellagic acid. A super antioxidant that is soothing, astringent and exfoliating with no toxicity.
Tocopherol – Antioxidant with Vitamin E activity. Vitamin E is widely recognized for the many skin treatment properties associated with its use. Tocopherol protects skin cell membranes against oxidation by reacting with lipid radicals produced in the lipid peroxidation chain reaction.
Water – Base ingredient. Water based formulations require preservation to protect against microbial contamination. SIGNALS formulations use minimum preservation concentrations found to be effective.
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SIGNALS Day Lotion Contains:
Ascorbyl palmitate – Fat-soluble Vitamin C collagen synthesis promoter. The SIGNALS Day Lotion clinical studies increase in collagen may be attributed to the inclusion of ascorbyl palmitate which is also an effective free radical-scavenging antioxidant which promotes skin health and vitality.
Beta-carotene – Precursor form of Vitamin A. Beta-carotene protects dermal collagen from UV induced damage of proline, the predominant secondary structure of collagen.
Biosaccharide Gum-1 – Binds water to epidermis. SIGNALS Day Lotion utilizes the benefits of Biosaccharide Gum-1, a safe skin-conditioning agent derived from Sorbitol, to provide long lasting hydration as proven in the SIGNALS clinical trials.
Carbomer – Provides gelling property. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has given the safety approval for Carbomer use in cosmetic and personal care products. Carbomers have the ability to absorb and retain water.
Caprylyl glycol – Coconut derivative used for moisturizing and biological stabilization. SIGNALS Day Lotion achieved dramatic results in skin hydration in clinical trials because Caprylyl Glycol is probably the most effective known humectant in the world. It has the unique property of protecting against microbial growth from bacteria and yeast while giving the SIGNALS Day Lotion exceptional feel.
Ceteareth-20 – A skin penetration enhancer that allows the beneficial ingredients and nutrients in the SIGNALS Day Lotion to be precisely delivered to the optimum levels of the applied skin.
Cetearyl Alcohol – Imparts emollient feel to skin.FDA-approved Cetearyl Alcohol helps keep the SIGNALS Day Lotion from separating into its oil and liquid components. It does not cause dermal irritation or sensitization.
C14-C16 Alkylated Peptides and Proteins – These are the same bioidentical peptides and proteins use in the SIGNALS exfoliant.
Dimethicone – Silicone oil used as skin protectant. Dimethicone is a non-toxic hypoallergenic unmodified silicone which forms a protective layer on the skin that helps retain natural moisture thus preventing transdermal water loss.
Disodium EDTA – Improves product stability by binding with metal ions which helps the SIGNALS Day Lotion maintain clarity and protects the fragrance compounds. The bound metal ions are also kept from being deposited on the skin by the chelating effect of the Disodium EDTA. Fully approved by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Board Expert Panel.
Eleutherococcus senticosus Root Extract –Siberian Ginseng Root Extract has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for over two thousand years. It’s noted for its extraordinary tonic and adaptogen properties. It increases oxygen absorption and strengthens the body and skin’s defenses against internal and external stress agents.
Fragrance – All SIGNALS Fragrances have been approved by the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials whose purpose is generating and evaluating safety data on fragrance ingredients.
Glycerin – Acts as a humectant skin softener.
Hydrogenated polyisobutene – Excellent emollient and moisturizer that restores skin suppleness.
Lactic acid – The most used alpha hydroxy acid in cosmetic products, lactic acid is actually produced by the human body for use as a protective “acid mantle” on the skin. The lactic acid in the SIGNALS formulations provides several beneficial functions, including hydration, selective desmosome dissolution and rhytide reduction.
Laminaria digitata extract – Regenerates and firms skin while protecting against moisture loss. It’s a species of kelp that produces the highest level of organic iodine and other nutrients, including over 70 vitamins, amino acids, minerals and trace elements to nourish the skin.
Macadamia ternifolia seed oil – Emollient oil provides smoothness and softness to skin. SIGNALS Day Lotion contains Macadamia ternifolia seed oil which offers exceptional emolliency, while at the same time exhibiting good dermal penetration.
Panthenol – Analog of Vitamin B5. Aids moisture retention (ability to both hold and attract water) in the skin and increases skin elasticity.
Phospholipids – Vitamin carrier packages. The Liposomes comprised of Phospholipids encapsulate the Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopherol Acetate and Beta-Carotene to improve the delivery of these beneficial antioxidants through the epidermis of the skin.
Retinyl palmitate – Widely used form of Vitamin A with anti-wrinkle effects. A primary antioxidant, free radical scavenger and cell renewal ingredient. In SIGNALS program clinical studies, it helped to obtain significant wrinkle reduction results in thirty test study subjects.
Rice amino acids – All-natural plant-based moisturizer. It provides the SIGNALS Day Lotion with plenty of skin nourishing amino acids, which explains the dramatic increase in skin quality proven in the SIGNALS clinical trials.
Sodium hydroxide – pH adjuster – This is an inorganic base that when introduced to water separates into positively sodium cat ions and negatively charged anions. The hydroxide anions serve to decrease the acidity of the water (increase pH).
Stearoxytrimethylsilane – Functions as a water proofing and barrier compound. A 99+% chemically reactive liquid form of Stearyl Alcohol which leaves a persistent, silky, non-greasy feeling on the skin.
Stearyl alcohol – Used as emollient, emulsifier and thickener. Synthesized from stearic acid which comes from palm trees. A skin softener and nonionic surfactant.
Tocopherol – Antioxidant with Vitamin E activity. Protects skin cell membranes against oxidation by reacting with lipid radicals produced in the lipid peroxidation chain reaction.
Tocopherol acetate – Less acidic form of tocopherol. Dermatologists recommend Vitamin E for a large number of skin diseases and sensitivities for its ability to help soothe and promote the health of the skin. Vitamin E works to soften the skin and reduce facial lines and wrinkles.
Tris (Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) Citrate – Used as pH adjuster. Tris is used as a buffer in the SIGNALS Day Lotion as it is in other applications to maintain a steady pH. .
Water – Base ingredient.
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SIGNALS Night Cream Contains:
Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer – Surfactant system thickener. Delivers excellent thickening efficiency and suspending capability, long viscous flow and sparkling clarity.
Aminoguanidine – Advanced Glycation End product inhibitor with anti-aging properties. Cross-linking of the proteins that make up the human skin play a role in the human skin aging process. Aminoguanidine inhibits the cross-linking of the skin, preserving skin suppleness and elasticity.
Butylene Glycol – Safe humectant and solubilizer. Butylene glycol benefits the SIGNALS Night Cream formulation by providing skin conditioning and moisturizing properties to the skin.
Carnosine HCL – Versatile antioxidant and anti-glycating agent. It has a rejuvenating effect on all cells and helps to prevent skin collagen cross-linking which leads to loss of elasticity and wrinkles, macro-molecular disorganization and loss of extra cellular matrix. Provides the SIGNALS Night Cream with skin anti-aging and dramatic skin rejuvenation.
Ceteareth-20 – A skin penetration enhancer that allows the beneficial ingredients and nutrients in the SIGNALS Night Cream to be precisely delivered to the optimum levels of the applied skin.
Cetearyl Alcohol – Imparts emollient feel to skin. Helps protect the SIGNALS Night Cream from separation or non-emulsification.
C14-C16 alkylated Peptides and Proteins – See above.
Dicaprylyl Ether – Skin conditioning emollient. Imparts the skin with silky texture while conditioning and diminishing transepidermal water loss. Dicaprylyl ether has been approved by Ecocert for natural and organic cosmetics.
Dimethicone – Silicone oil used as skin protectant.
Dimethiconol – Type of silicone, provides silky feeling to skin. It’s a unique blend of 6% silicone gum in Dimethicone which provides additional silkiness to the formulation.
Disodium EDTA – Improves product stability.
Fragrance – Enhances aroma of product.
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate – Viscosity controlling film former and a non-drying lubricant. It serves as a multifunctional moisturizer that enhances the feel and lubricity to the SIGNALS Night Cream.
Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables – Sunflower oil emollient. Natural, non-toxic oil providing lubricity and softening properties to the SIGNALS Night Cream.
Lactic acid – See above.
PEG-40 Castor Oil – Surfactant and solubilizing agent. A polyethylene derivative of Castor Oil, obtained by the cold pressing of seeds of the Ricinus communis plant followed by clarification of the oil by heat. It helps the SIGNALS Night Cream form emulsions by reducing surface tension of the ingredients to be emulsified.
Peumus boldus Leaf Extract – Exhibits excellent anti-inflammatory properties. An emerging herbal remedy with strong free-radical scavenger and antioxidant properties.
Phenoxyethanol – Fragrance ingredient and preservative. Protects the SIGNALS Night Cream by preventing and retarding microbial proliferation on the shelf and to protect the cream from inadvertent contamination by the user during application.
Polygonum cuspidatum Root Extract – Source of anti-aging compound resveratrol. Many recent scientific studies prove resveratrol provides skin cancer protection and prevent UV damage to skin. Resveratrol has been the topic of a recent 60 Minutes anti-aging report.
Propylene Glycol – GRAS component providing moisturization. Propylene Glycol attracts water in the SIGNALS Night Cream to enhance the appearance of the skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness. In the human body, Propylene Glycol is metabolized into lactic acid, which occurs naturally when muscles are exercised.
Sweet Almond Oil (Prunus amygdalus dulcis) – Leaves skin soft and satiny. Acts as a lubricant on the skin surface for a soft and smooth appearance. Persons with an allergy to almonds should not use the SIGNALS Night Cream.
Tocopherol acetate – Less acidic form of tocopherol. See above.
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